DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Dallas County Health and Human Services has confirmed the county’s first case of measles in 2025.
According to a news release from Dallas County health officials, the infected person is a woman in her mid-20s who they say is fully vaccinated. Health officials said she was contagious from May 30 until June 7.
Officials said the woman received care and health officials are working to identify and notify anyone who may have been exposed to it.
According to health officials, the person visited the following locations in Dallas County:
- Lemma Coffee Plano
- 1023 E 15th St.
- Visited on May 31 between 9 a.m. and noon
- First Baptist Plano
- 3665 W President George Bush Hwy
- Visited June 1 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dallas County Health and Human Services said it is collaborating closely with healthcare providers, schools, and other community partners to monitor the situation.
“Our priority is to protect the health and well-being of all Dallas County residents. We are actively investigating this case and working to identify any individuals who may have been exposed,” said Dr. Philip Huang, Director at Dallas County Health and Human Services. “The best way to protect yourself from measles is to receive the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are required to receive full protection.”
Anyone who visited the listed locations during the specific dates and times should monitor themselves for measles symptoms, DCHHS said, which include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Rash that begins on the face and spreads to the rest of the body
If you develop symptoms, officials said you should stay home and avoid contact with others, contact your healthcare provider and call before visiting a clinic or hospital to prevent exposure.